Certified Technology Specialist - Installation — Requirements & Free Practice

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Licensing authority: AVIXA

Initial by examination

Application: AVIXA application and payment precede Pearson VUE scheduling
Eligibility: Good standing with Certification Committee and agreement to CTS Code of Ethics and Conduct
Experience: Three to four years of audiovisual installation experience is recommended, not mandatory
Prerequisite Credential: Valid general CTS certification
Scheduling: Test within 120 days after eligibility approval

Provider: Pearson VUE
Format: English computer-based multiple-choice test at a Pearson VUE testing center
Exam questions: Total questions: 110; Scored questions: 100; Unscored questions: 10; The total includes the scored and unscored questions.
Time limit: 150 minutes
Passing score: 350 of 500 scaled points

Examination outline

Implement Pre-Installation Activities (17%)
- Review AV Project Documentation
- Conduct Site Survey
- Evaluate Overall Facility Readiness
- Prepare for Installation
Practice Ongoing Project Responsibilities (12%)
- Complete Field Reports
- Coordinate with Allied Trades
- Address Needed Field Modifications
Conduct Site Rough-In/First-Fix (12%)
- Deinstallation of Existing Equipment and Cabling
- Mount Substructure and Rigging
- Pull Cable
Install AV Systems (39%)
- Assemble AV Rack
- Wire the AV Equipment Rack
- Distribute AV Equipment
- Mount AV Equipment
- Terminate Cables
- Configure Network Properties of Equipment
- Configure Control and Device Settings
- Test the AV System
- Calibrate the AV System
Perform AV Systems Closeout (12%)
- Demonstrate to Client or Client's Representative that System Performs to Specifications
- Provide Training on AV System Operation
- Finalize AV Project Documentation
Conduct Post Project Activities (8%)
- Maintain AV Systems
- Repair AV Systems

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